Technical Editor

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; New England (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited is seeking a Technical Editor for a position in Molesworth, UK. The role requires rigorous editing of intelligence products, adherence to DIA and IC standards, and collaboration with analysts to ensure accuracy and readability.

The candidate will edit for grammar, punctuation, and style while maintaining security classifications, and support production in a 24/7 operational environment. U.S. citizenship and TS clearance are required.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance required.
• Experience editing intelligence products with high accuracy.
• Knowledge of classification markings, DIA style guide, ICD 203.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit intelligence products for grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, clarity, and consistency.
• Ensure products comply with markings, style guides, and ICD 203.
• Collaborate with analysts to improve quality and readability of finished intelligence products.
• Present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Support editing and production requirements in a 24/7 environment.

Skills

Technical editing

Grammar & style

DIA style guide

IC standards

Audience adaptation

24/7 support

Education

Associate's degree + 8+ years editing

Bachelor's degree + 4+ years editing

Master's degree + 2+ years editing

Job description

Technical Editor

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited New England, North Dakota, United States

About this position

Job Id :CLI-45700-7

Job Type: Permanent

We are a HUBZone-certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia. We are a dynamic and growing company providing specialized expertise in language and culture, training and education, information technology, cybersecurity, and intelligence support. Our professionals deliver mission-critical solutions to U.S. Government and Intelligence Community customers worldwide.

We are currently seeking a Technical Editor for a position in Molesworth, UK.

Essential Job Functions

• Review and edit intelligence products for grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, clarity, consistency, and adherence to established style guidelines.
• Ensure intelligence products comply with Community Authorized Classification and Control Markings, the DIA Style Guide, ICD 203, and applicable IC standards.
• Work closely with analysts and other intelligence professionals to improve the quality, accuracy, and readability of finished intelligence products.
• Ensure complex intelligence information is presented clearly and appropriately for a variety of audiences.
• Support editing and production requirements in a 24/7 operational environment.

Required Skills

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance required.
• Experience reviewing and editing written intelligence products with a high degree of accuracy.
• Knowledge of Community Authorized Classification and Control Markings, DIA Style Guide, and ICD 203.
• Ability to support a 24/7 operational environment.

One of the following education and experience combinations:

• Associate's degree and 8+ years of technical editing experience;
• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of technical editing experience; or
• Master's degree and 2+ years of technical editing experience.

Desired Skills

• Experience working in a Combatant Command (COCOM) environment.
• Experience incorporating intelligence information into all-source research, analysis, and production.
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community and organizational style guides.
• Ability to communicate complex topics clearly to audiences with varying backgrounds and levels of expertise.